The contact owns a 2010 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while attempting to open the door, the contact’s grandson exited the vehicle, and the door closed independently. The contact stated that his daughter had experienced the door closing independently onto her right hand while exiting the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. A dealer was contacted. The vehicle was diagnosed over the phone by the dealer, and the contact was informed that the door check strap needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The contact was referred by the manufacturer to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 184,000.
The worst 2010 Acura MDX problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine11
- Electrical9
- Body6
- Steering6
- Transmission5
Problems by type
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- Engine11
- Electrical9
- Body6
- Steering6
- Transmission5
- Seat belts4
- Airbags3
- Brakes3
- Fuel system2
- Lights2
- Locks2
- Seats2
- Driver assistance1
- Suspension1
- Visibility1
Recalls 1
Air bags
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling certain model year acura 2010 mdx vehicles manufactured between october 7, 2009 and november 14, 2009. A bolt used to attach an interior trim piece to either the driver's or passenger's side a-pillar may not have been installed during manufacturing.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash resulting in side curtain air bag deployment, the trim piece may not remain properly secured to the a-pillar, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and/or front seat passenger.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the interior trim piece of the a-pillar and if a bolt is missing it will be installed free of charge. Four vehicles were purchased before the stop-sale was issued and all the vehicles have been inspected and repaired if necessary.
Recall number 10V002000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Acura MDX 77
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- These SKUs are Exhaust Manifolds with Catalytic Converters
- Due to high demand for repairs under this warranty extension, pistons and rings required to complete this...
- Dealer Message
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
- Owner Notification Letter
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
- The oil control rings may become clogged with carbon deposits
2010 Acura MDX crash test ratings
Government 5-star crash tests. Higher is safer. Each row is a body style and drivetrain that was tested.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acura MDX 4-DR. w/SAB | Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms. | Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms. | Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms. | 4 |
2010 Acura MDX fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.7L 6‑cyl | AWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
What 2010 Acura MDX owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
SO my car had a torque converter recall at some point i was not notified of it to get it fixed. as such i drove it across the us and ended up making the transmission slip so bad that it would not go into gear anymore. since this i have taken it a dealership where the recall was performed after the fat and now they want me to buy a new transmission.
The contact's wife owned a 2010 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while parked in his garage, the passenger's low beam headlamp was removed after it stopped illuminating. The contact observed then observed the driver's low beam heal lamp blinking. The contact stated after 10 minutes, he and his family observed a smokey odor in the house and retreated to the garage to inspect the origin of the odor. The contact then observed flames emanating from the passenger headlamp. The fire spread and within 45 minutes the entire house was engulfed in flames and the vehicle remained trapped under a collapsed roof. The fire was extinguished by the Fire Department and a police report was filed. The Fire Inspector determined that the fire originated from the vehicle. There were no injuries. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.
This is in reference to Acura Service Bulletin 14-032, Rear Side Body Plug is missing. Both my right and left side body plugs were missing, causing myself and family to experience symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning for at least a year. I had the exhaust system checked by Acura and and independent garage and they found no issues. I would not have know about the cause if I had not found it in a chat thread in an Acura online community. All owners need to be notified. THIS SHOULD BE A MANDATORY SAFETY RECALL for Acura MDX for 2010-2013.
Massive consumption of oil2 qts every 1000 miles
The oil issue. We bought a 2010 acura mdx from another person, unaware that no matter how much oil you put in it, it does not last very long. I travel 60 miles/day between work and pick-up kids and home. The oil lasts maybe 2 days says empty and we never need to add much for it to be full. We have a toyota sequoia that is bigger and we have no problems with this issue. Had a honda didn't have this issue, and had a few pick-ups with out this issue. All older than the acura.. This is expensive and what can we do to fix this??
My wife went to the grocery store and turned the car off. And upon doing so the car started smoking and she opened the hood and it was on fire. She opened the hood and put out the fire.
Backup camera doesn’t function. This is a know. Problem in Honda and 1.2 M car has been recalled few days back. However there is no recall for MDX though same issue exist. If you check Acura MDX forum there are number of people complaining about back up camera and harness wire having issue.
Never been in accident, Srs warning on dash, so took to Acura service dept in November of 2020, they confirmed it's the opds unit & the opds sensor inside seat, said it's not the seatbelts, & no airbags will deploy if in accident, they want to charge $1700+tax, we are poor & can not afford that or to buy another vehicle, our safety of our family with kids are at risk if in a accident because we can not afford the charge to replace the parts
Car has repeatedly stalled in oncoming traffic over the last 4 months.
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Questions about the 2010 Acura MDX
Is the 2010 Acura MDX reliable?
Owners have filed 45 complaints about the 2010 Acura MDX, fewer than a typical MDX model year.
What is the 2010 Acura MDX year score?
The 2010 Acura MDX scores 81 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Acura MDX: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Acura MDX?
Engine and cooling, with 11 complaints, typically around 89,000 miles. Next is electrical (9).
How many recalls does the 2010 Acura MDX have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
Is the 2010 Acura MDX safe in a crash?
The 2010 Acura MDX was crash tested, but no overall score was published. Partial scores: rollover 4 out of 5.
What year does the Acura MDX have bad engine?
The Acura MDX model years with the most engine complaints are 2016 (173 complaints), 2020 (105 complaints) and 2017 (97 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2010 Acura MDX get?
Official estimates for the 2010 Acura MDX range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.7L 6-cyl, AWD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.
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